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Rapist police officer due to get out of jail

Crime

The former Melrose railway station.

Townsfolk encouraged to give longer grass a chance

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Freddie Bell leads this group at Acreknowe.

Hawick Common Riding: Rideouts draw strong support despite weather

People

Riders descend into Priesthaugh.

IN PICTURES: Sun shines on Priesthaugh rideout

People

Denholm’s annual fair returns to the green this weekend

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Galashiels student given 40-month road ban for second drink-driving offence in two years

Crime

Hawick furniture firm worker Susan retires after almost 30 years

People

Borders council bosses admit spending more than £110,000 on non-disclosure agreements over past five years

Politics

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The Glenacre bed-and-breakfast near Jedburgh.

Council planners reject bid for former guesthouse near Jedburgh to be redesignated as home

Politics

Callant Euan Munro flanked by Nick Arnold, Brodie Irvine and herald Rob Reid march through a guard of honour to the town hall reception.

IN PICTURES: Jethart turns out to greet new callant

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Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

Police and school hoping to tackle traffic problems in Melrose

Education

The gins went down well at the opening of Selkirk Distillery on Saturday.

IN PICTURES: Selkirk’s first legal distillery opens

Business

The A7 at Selkirk.

Stretch of A7 road set for closure this weekend

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St Mary's Loch features in the Scottish Borders Walking Festival in September.

Walkers snap up festival places

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The A6091 Galafoot Bridge, which is due to officially reopen this afternoon.

Galafoot bridge set to reopen this afternoon

People

Crime More Crime >>

Rapist police officer due to get out of jail

Crime

Selkirk Sheriff Court.

Galashiels student given 40-month road ban for second drink-driving offence in two years

Crime

Clifton Road, Selkirk.

Police issue bogus workmen warning after incidents in Selkirk and Galashiels

Crime

Countries around the world all have their own unique customs

The bizarre local laws you need to know when travelling to these 14 countries

Lifestyle

Weather More Weather >>

It’s snow joke – that’s what April showers look like in parts of Borders

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Leaderfoot Viaduct at the foot of the Eildons.

Region braces for snow as Met Office issues warning

Weather

A flood warning has been issued for parts of the Ettrick Valley.

Flood warnings issued for parts of Borders

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Snow at Carter Bar this morning.

Parts of Borders all white now as winter makes comeback

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Heavy rain and high winds are expected to hit the Borders today and tomorrow.

Borderers being warned to expect heavy rain and high winds

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Politics More Politics >>

Townsfolk encouraged to give longer grass a chance

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Hawick and Hermitage councillor Davie Paterson.

Borders council bosses admit spending more than £110,000 on non-disclosure agreements over past five years

Politics

The Glenacre bed-and-breakfast near Jedburgh.

Council planners reject bid for former guesthouse near Jedburgh to be redesignated as home

Politics

Borderers will be asked to vote for their preferred party or independent candidate in the European Elections on Thursday. Borderers in the mix are (clockwise from top right): Shona Haslam (Scottish Conservatives), Heather Anderson (SNP), Gordon Edgar (Independent), Kate Forman (Change UK Party) and Catriona Bhatia (Liberal Democrats).

Where will your ‘X’ go this Thursday?

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People More People >>

Hawick Common Riding: Rideouts draw strong support despite weather

People

Riders descend into Priesthaugh.

IN PICTURES: Sun shines on Priesthaugh rideout

People

Olivia Buchanan, Imogen Parish and Layla Telford at last year's fair.

Denholm’s annual fair returns to the green this weekend

News

Susan Campbell has retired from Chrysties Furnishing Centre in Hawick.

Hawick furniture firm worker Susan retires after almost 30 years

People

Callant Euan Munro flanked by Nick Arnold, Brodie Irvine and herald Rob Reid march through a guard of honour to the town hall reception.

IN PICTURES: Jethart turns out to greet new callant

News